Caricaturist entertains Anya Court visitors on Care Home Open Day in Rugby

Resident Margaret with her caricature

Published:07:00Tuesday 23 June 2015

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An award-winning care provider took part in its first Care Home Open Day.

Anya Court, in Dunchurch Road, took the chance to show the community what it has to offer.

Resident Jean with her caricature

Care Home Open Day is an annual, UK wide initiative, which invites care homes to open their doors to the public and arrange activities that help to create lasting links between care home residents and their local communities.

The event took place on June 19.

Customer Relationship Manager for Anya Court, Karen Handley, said: “We were very excited to take part in Care Home Open Day for the first time. Even though our home holds regular community open days and visitors are always welcome, Care Home

“Open Day allows us to create a much bigger impact.

Bawnmore School Choir perfromed at Anya Court

“It’s an opportunity as a care provider to challenge any negative stereotypes associated with care homes and as a team, Care Home Open Day is a deserved opportunity to celebrate the outstanding we do on a daily basis.”

Visitors had the chance to see a caricature artist in action as well as a water colour workshop.

Bawnmore School Choir performed for residents and visitors, as well as Showna, a vintage singer.